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FV62 DTO

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,415 mi
Last recorded125,415 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 DTO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 125,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 125,415 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 115,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot very slight leak of grease

Fail 30 Apr 2024 115,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot very slight leak of grease

Pass 11 May 2023 98,605 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 98,604 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower D covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 91,742 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin close to 2mm wear bands and wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2022 91,735 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin close to 2mm wear bands and wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,057 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 76,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,095 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 68,095 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,001 miles

Nearside Front Day Time Running Lamp Flickering

Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,981 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,734 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 34,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,296 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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FV62 DTO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 66,761 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV62 DTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV62 DTO registered?

FV62 DTO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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